US Bridges

Hillcross DR over Trib to Mud Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI E of Ky 1450 · Structure no. 056C00295N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcross DR over Trib to Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hillcross DR over Trib to Mud Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,148 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHillcross DR
CrossesTrib to Mud Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Ky 1450
RouteCity Street 1036
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.095, -85.69361
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,580 (2024)
Projected traffic3,148 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillcross DR over Trib to Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillcross DR over Trib to Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Hillcross DR over Trib to Mud Creek carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Hillcross DR over Trib to Mud Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcross DR over Trib to Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.